Uruguay

The Uruguay defender Diego Godín insists his side will not be underestimating England despite the lack of hype surrounding Roy Hodgson’s squad.

Uruguay, who face England on 19 June in their Group D encounter, must also contend with Italy and Costa Rica. Godín, a Champions League runner-up and La Liga winner with Atlético Madrid this season, said: “England do not talk much but I think it is a very strong team with players going through a great time. They are at a high level and it is going to be very difficult.

“Italy are always a favourite to win in past World Cups and we faced them in the Confederations Cup. Costa Rica is our debut match in Brazil and the first game is always difficult.” PA

Germany

Neuer participated in limited running drills as he tries to recover from a shoulder injury in time for the start of the tournament. Lahm trained with the team for the first time after his foot injury. Reuters

Italy

The injury-plagued striker Giuseppe Rossi remains Cesare Prandelli’s biggest quandary as the deadline looms for the coach to trim his squad to 23 players.

Prandelli has been moved by Rossi’s efforts to prove his fitness after his knee injury. Yet the 56-year-old appears to be cautious about gambling on a player who, when fit, is arguably Italy’s most prolific and consistent scorer. Reuters